Many parents stop using booster seats for their children too soon. California law requires children stay in a child or booster seat until they are 6 years old or weigh at least 60 pounds. However, at that size, kids are still too small for an adult safety belt.
Calgary residents can check out Kidseat for more information about recycling expired seats at various Round-Up Clinics or Inspection Clinics. They promise to recycle or reuse any part of the seat possible, including metal, plastic and any other usable parts. Kidseat charges a recycling fee of $7 per car sear and an additional $2 for the base. You must also remove all fabric, foam and webbing.
If you're considering a used car seat for your child, make sure the car seat: 1  Comes with instructions and a label showing the manufacture date and model number. 2  Hasn't been recalled. 3  Isn't expired or more than 6 years old.  Has no visible damage or missing 1  parts. Has never been in a moderate or severe crash.